El Cabezo Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.06° S 77.25° W

El Cabezo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Cabezo sea temperature is
22.1° C
4.9° 

El Cabezo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Cabezo surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,350 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Cabezo this week:

The surf forecast for El Cabezo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Cabezo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Cabezo over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Period (s)
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SW
12
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SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
1.5
S
7
0.4
SW
26
0.6
SW
24
0.5
SW
23
0.7
SW
21
0.7
SW
20
0.8
SW
19
0.7
SW
19
0.8
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18
0.8
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18
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
1.5
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
259
189
152
235
183
349
268
449
392
531
365
442
366
310
455
441
710
1249
1172
1333
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
S
15
S
20
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
5
WSW
5
W
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NW
10
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross
cross-off
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glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:55AM0.69m
00:59AM0.69m
11:41AM0.61m
2:11AM0.72m
12:35PM0.54m
3:10AM0.76m
1:39PM0.50m
3:57AM0.79m
2:41PM0.49m
4:37AM0.82m
3:31PM0.49m
5:12AM0.86m
4:14PM0.50m
Low Tide
5:11AM0.43m
5:56PM0.22m
6:55AM0.47m
6:45PM0.22m
8:37AM0.46m
7:35PM0.21m
9:51AM0.43m
8:24PM0.20m
10:39AM0.40m
9:08PM0.17m
11:16AM0.37m
9:49PM0.14m
11:48AM0.35m
10:26PM0.11m
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Feels °C
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Information about the El Cabezo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Cabezo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Cabezo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Cabezo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (El Cabezo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Cabezo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

El Cabezo is 13 km (8 miles) from the very large city of Callao. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in Callao. Callao has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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